University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

FAS Cuts Science Ph.D. Admissions By Half

Backing off plans for more drastic reductions, the division still faces a long-term deficit.

by Lydialyle Gibson

A New Cast for the Harvard Semitic Museum

A replica of the Dream Stele, part of Egyptologist Peter Der Manuelian’s efforts to revitalize the museum

by Sophia Nguyen

Harvard Final Clubs: Toward a Vote

The faculty votes down a limit on regulating single-gender social organizations.

by John S. Rosenberg

Taxing university endowments

Harvard and other private universities are in Republicans’ sights.

by John S. Rosenberg

A Transformative Gift of Dutch Drawings

George Abrams ’54, J.D. ’57, donates his collection to the Harvard Art Museums. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Law 200th in divisive era

The spirit of Harvard Law School, at 200, in a divisive era

by Lincoln Caplan

Community Voices Rise in Harvard Square’s Redesign

Cambridge residents are speaking up and demanding a say in the future of the public space. 

by Oset Babür

Harvard Education and Radcliffe dean searches

Harvard seeks new leaders for the Graduate School of Education and Radcliffe Institute.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard reports budget surplus amid worries

A large surplus last year—but cautions about the future

by John S. Rosenberg

FAS’s Inequality Initiative

The initative includes interdisciplinary conversation, annual symposia, and a postdoc program. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

The Harvard sophomore running for city council

Nadya Okamoto ’20 is juggling wider aspirations and school work.

by Chloe Reichel